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1 User GuideEnglishObjet260 Connex3D Printer SystemDOC-33040 Rev. ACopyrightCopyright 2015 Stratasys Ltd. All rights reserved. This documentation contains proprietary information of Stratasys Ltd. This information is supplied solely to assist authorized users of Objet260 Connex 3D printing systems. No part of this document may be used for other purposes, and it may not be disclosed to other parties. The specifications on which this document is based are subject to change without part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, nor stored in a database or retrieval System , without prior permission in writing from Stratasys this document is distributed as a PDF file, you may print it for internal em a rk sThe following are registered trademarks of Stratasys Ltd.: Stratasys , Objet , FullCure .The following are trademarks of Stratasys Ltd.: Connex , Connex500, Connex350, Objet260 Connex , PolyJet, Objet Studio, Job and Microsoft XP are trademarks of Microsoft names of products and services cited in this book are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

2 FCC ComplianceThe equipment referred to in this guide has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Objet 3D printing systems generate, use and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. The 3D Printer referred to in this guide contains a transmitter module, FCC ID YH6 RFID. NOTE: Stratasys is not responsible for radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modification to this equipment. Such modification could void the user s authority to operate the RecyclingIn the European Union, this symbol indicates that when the last user wishes to discard a product, it must be sent to appropriate facilities for recovery and recycling.

3 For information about proper disposal, check your purchase contract, or contact the supplier of the equipment. Limitation of LiabilityThe product, software or services are being provided on an as is and as available basis. Except as may be stated specifically in your contract, Stratasys Ltd. expressly disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose and non understand and agree that Stratasys Ltd. shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or exemplary damages, including but not limited to, damages for loss of profits, goodwill, use, data or other intangible losses (even if Stratasys has been advised of the possibility of such damages), resulting from: (i) the use or the inability to use the product or software; (ii) the cost of procurement of substitute goods and services resulting from any products, goods, data, software, information or services purchased; (iii) unauthorized access to or alteration of your products, software or data; (iv) statements or conduct of any third party; (v) any other matter relating to the product, software, or services.

4 The text and drawings herein are for illustration and reference only. The specifications on which they are based are subject to change. Stratasys Ltd. may, at any time and without notice, make changes to this document. Stratasys Ltd., for itself and on behalf of its subsidiaries, assumes no liability for technical or editorial errors or omissions made herein, and shall not be liable for incidental, consequential, indirect, or special damages, including, without limitation, loss of use, loss or alteration of data, delays, or lost profits or savings arising from the use of this PatentsThis product is covered by one or more of the following patents:5,386,5005,519,8165,695,7086,259 ,9626,569,3736,644,7636,658,3146,850,334 7,183,3357,209,7977,225,0457,300,6197,36 4,6867,369,9157,479,5107,500,8467,604,76 87,628,8577,658,9767,685,6947,725,2097,8 96,639 Stratasys Ltd. 33040 Revision AMay 2015 DOC-33040 Rev. A1 About This GuideUsing This Guide.

5 1 2 For More 1 2 Terms Used in This 1 32 SafetySafety Features .. 2 2 Symbols and Warning Labels .. 2 3 Safety Guidelines .. 2 4 Printer 2 4 Printer 2 4UV Radiation .. 2 4 Printer Maintenance .. 2 4 Model and Support Materials .. 2 5UV Lamps .. 2 5 First Aid for Working with Printing 2 6 Contact with 2 6 Contact with Eyes .. 2 2 6 Inhalation .. 2 6 Waste 2 73 Introducing the Objet260 Connex 3D Printing SystemWelcome to 3 2 Work 3 3 Source Files .. 3 4 STL Files .. 3 4 SLC 3 4 Connex 3 5 Printing Materials .. 3 3 6 Shelf 3 6 Exposure to 3 6 Safety 3 3 7 Work 3 7 Workstation 3 8 Preparing Files for Use with Objet 3D Printing 3 9 Converting CAD Files to STL 3 9 Converting CAD Files to SLC Format .. 3 9 Objet Studio Software .. 3 104 Installing Objet SoftwareHow to Install Software for the Objet260 Connex 3D Printing 4 2 How to Uninstall Objet 4 6 ContentsObjet260 Connex User Guide vi5 Using Objet StudioLaunching Objet Studio.

6 5 3 Windows 7 Security 3 Objet Studio Interface ..5 4 Ribbon 6 Objet Studio Commands 8 Model Tree 8 Preparing Models for 5 9 OBJDF Files: 9 Model Files ..5 9 Placing Objects on the Build 10 Opening Objet Tray 14 Quick Access Model 16 Copying and Pasting 17 Selecting 18 Splitting Objects into Components ..5 19 Model Material Settings ..5 20 Changing the Model 21 Digital Materials ..5 22 Assigning a Model Material to Objects ..5 23 Surface 24 Coating 24 Assigning Properties to Hidden 25 Positioning Objects on the Build Tray .. 5 26 Automatic 26 Automatic 27 Manual Positioning ..5 28 Model 5 28 Manipulating Objects on the Build Tray .. 5 29 Positioning Objects on the Z 29 Valid Object 30 Using a Grid to Position Objects ..5 31 Measurement 32 Setting Model 33 Repositioning Objects ..5 33 Changing an Object s 35 Grouping and Ungrouping 37 Freezing Model 38 Display 5 38 Viewing 38 Screen 40 Tray Perspective.

7 5 41 Setting Object 43 Loading Large 43 Large File Manipulation ..5 44 Zoom Options ..5 46 Handling Completed 5 47 Tray 47 Production Estimates ..5 48 Printing Modes ..5 49E mailing Objet Digital 50 Printing the Tray File ..5 50 User GuideDOC-33040 Rev. AviiApplying Additional Objet Studio 5 53 Dividing 5 53 Choosing the Support Strength .. 5 54 Hollow Filling Models with Support 5 55 Displaying the Cross Section of Objects .. 5 56 Saving the Screen Display as an Image 5 57 Exporting and Importing Objet Build 5 58 Customizing Objet Studio .. 5 59 Creating a Quick Access 5 59 Hiding the Ribbon .. 5 60 Display 5 61 Keyboard Shortcuts .. 5 62 Setting User Preferences .. 5 63 Professional Mode Features .. 5 64 Default Settings .. 5 65 OpenGL Driver Configuration .. 5 66 Getting Additional Objet Studio 5 68 Objet Studio Version, Material Module and Licensed 5 68 Monitoring and Managing Print 5 71 Job Manager Screen.

8 5 71 Setting the Printer 5 73 Off line Mode .. 5 74 Setting the Remote Printer Connection (Client Mode).. 5 76 Job Manager Commands .. 5 76 Configuring User 5 79 Printing the 5 80 Additional Server 5 806 Operating & Maintaining the Objet260 Connex 3D PrinterStarting the Objet260 Connex Printer .. 6 2 Loading Model and Support 6 4 Producing 6 5 Printer Interface Color 6 7 Printing 6 8 Resuming Production After Printing has 6 9 Changing the Printing 6 11 Keeping the Printer in Idle 6 16 Shutting Down the Printer .. 6 17 Objet260 Connex User Guide viiiMaintaining the 6 19 Routine Maintenance Schedule ..6 19 Maintenance 20UV Lamp 22 Cleaning the Print Heads and the Roller ..6 22 Cleaning and Replacing the 25 Pattern 27 Improving Print 28 Cleaning the Roller Waste Collector and Inspecting the Roller 30 Replacing the Roller 33 Aligning the Print 35 Calibrating (Optimizing) Print 39 Replacing Print Heads.

9 6 41 Testing and Calibrating the UV 51 Calibrating the Load 57 Replacing the Odor 59 Replacing the UV 59 Built in 64 Replacing the Waste Container ..6 69 Cleaning the Exterior 717 Handling Printed ModelsRemoving Models After Printing .. 7 2 Removing the Support Material .. 7 2 Post Printing Treatment for Models Printed with Objet 7 4 Photo Bleaching 4 Storing Models .. 7 5 DOC-33040 Rev. A1 1 About This GuideUsing This 2 For More 2 Terms Used in This 3 About This Guide1 2 DOC-33040 Rev. AUsing This GuideThis user guide provides instructions for installing, operating and maintaining Objet260 Connex 3D printing systems. It explains how to use features, and provides practical examples to guide you as you use the text and figures in this guide are based on the 3D Printer , Printer software version and Objet Studio software version guide assumes that all the hardware, software, and network components of your Objet260 Connex System are installed, configured, and operating correctly.

10 The operator has a working knowledge of the Windows PC More InformationVisit for more details about Objet Printer technology, products and consumables, and for service and support other documents that relate to Objet260 Connex 3D printing systems, and for this document in other languages, contact your regional Stratasys Customer Support you have any questions about the information presented in this document, or if you have any comments or suggestions for future editions, please send a message to c Rev. A1 3 Objet260 Connex User GuideTerms Used in This Guidebuild trayIn Objet Studio: The surface displayed on the screen that represents the actual build tray in the the Printer : The surface upon which models are fluidCleanser for flushing material feed tubes and the printing block, used to completely remove Model and Support material from the System before loading another type of material in the Printer and before long term shutdown.